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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 259, 8 November 1897, Page 4

His Honor Mr Justice Conolly is expected back from Wellington next week. A good amount of Chamber Avork has accumulated during his absence.

Mr H. C. Brewer, Registrar, held a sitting of the Supreme Court (in bankruptcy) this morning. Re Wm. Shaw, late of Katikati, settler (a bankrupt), Mr Cave moved that adjudication be annnlled. This was an application under the Bankruptcy Act, 1883. An order was made to direct that deed of composition already approved be entered and filed in the Court and that bankruptcy be annulled. Ke Alfred Walker (a debtor) — motion for order of adjudication.—Mr Mahony appeared in support. The application was allowed to stand over until Wednesday at 11 a.m.

MrN. W. Pollard, who was for many years a councillor of the Parnell Borough, lias been nominated for the Mayoralty by Councillors Thomas and Page,

The.jockey T. "WaMron, the.rider of Miss Anna-in the Auckland Guineas, who was kicked in the leg at Ellerslie On Saturday by the racehorse Doneraile, is confined to bed. He is being attended by Dr. Bakewell. Waldron, it will be remembered, got one of his legs .injured at the Lake beach some weeks ago. He was again kicked on exactly the same spot on Saturday. '

A very sad event took place at Helensville oh Wednesday last by the death of Mrs Isabella Johns, wife of Mr W. E. Johns' and- second daughter of Captain Thomas Rawson, from failure of the heart's action, a month after giving birth to her first child. The deceased was a great favourite in Helensville owing to her many good qualities and genial disposition. The funeral took place at the Helensville Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Father Buckley conducting service in a very impressive manner.

A carter named Benjamin Jones, residing in Brown-street, met with an accident in Grey-street on Saturday. Pie was thrown out of his cart on to the road owing to the back-band of the harness breaking, and the wheel of the vehicle passed over his ankle. Jones was carried into Mr Rollins' chemist shop and Dr. Somerville sent for.^ On examination it was found tha^ifi) bones were broken, though the j)?||ajsFe.s ; were injured, and after the limhJjmTb&n dressed Jones was taken homcj^F^

On Saturday evening an open air meeting in aid of the British engineers' lockout fund was held at the Groy-street Firebell. Though the weathei proved somewhat squally, the meeting Avas attended by a large number of people, and was presided over by Mr Arthur Kosser. The speakers were jVliss Boyd, the Secretary of the Committee, Mr A. Bruce of the Engineers' Society, and the President. Mr Bruce said that a great injustice was being done to a large section of the engineers in the United Kingdom, as they had nothing to do with the strike in the London shops but they were locked out, both Society and noii-society men being involved. Other questions,' including that of systematic overtime, were involved as well as the eight hours. Miss Boyd, the secretary of the joint committee, made strong appeal for monetary assistance for the engineers. At the close of the meeting a collection was taken up in aid of the lockout fund, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Primitive Methodists for the use of their platform.

Messrs Tlieo. Cooper, F. G. Ewington and Mrs Hendre officially visited the Lunatic Asylum on Saturday last and found everything satisfactory. There are 426 patients there, 130 of whom are engaged in useful occupations on the farm and in the gardens. No patients were in seclusion, and only one was under restraint to prevent him tearing his clothes. One woman was ill in bed. The new building is in occupation and is a great convenience to the patients. Dr. Eattie, Dr. Fox and the staff are reported to be unremitting in their attention to the inmates. The grounds are being tastefully laid out and some parts of the buildings are being rearranged. The food, clothing and bedding were inspected and found to be good and sufficient. No complaints were made and all the-letters of patients detained by the superintendent were examined by the visitors and where necessary passed for forwarding to their destination or for burning. Three little girls and many old people are now in the institution.

The right to occupy business and residence sites in the recently surveyed township of Opitonui will be sold by Mr Ben li. Johnson at his Mart, Coroniandcl, on Wednesday next. This sale will mark an epoch in the history of Opitonui, evidencing as it will the rapid advance of the district as a result of the operations of the Kauri Freehold Gold Estates Company. Seven different mines have been opened up ,uul arc in the course of development on the ;'.itate, from all of which gold has been oblaiaed. In addition the property is being prospected from end to end with a view to thoroughly developing its resources. The second section of the tramway from the township to the Whangapoua llarbour (3& miles) is being constructed, and tenders are to be called by the County Council for the immediate formation of a road from Coromandel to Opitonui. The grade will be an easy one, and under the new conditions the journey from this place should not occupy over an hour. With such means of communication the transport of necessaries will be greatly facilitated. As the company wish to promote settlement the rents for 21 years have been iixed at a very reasonable figure, viz., £5 per annum for business, and £2 for residence sites. The Company discourages speculation in the sections, it being their desire to rent to bona lide settlers. There are now over 60 buildings at Opitonui, and the monthly pay-sheet of the company is £3,000.

The Royal Burlesque and Comedy Company gave their usual entertainment in the City Hall on Saturday evening before a fair audience. The first part of the programme consisted of the burlesque " The Auckland Belle," in which all the members of the company took part. In the second part of the programme songs were given by the Mullante sisters, Misses Corrinna and Haydon, and Messrs Diamond, Hugo, Baxter and Rowley. The entertainment concluded with the comedietta " Man versus Woman." The company will give another entertainment on Tuesday even-

The Eden and Epsom Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club opened its lawns for the season on Saturday afternoon by an "At Home." There was a very large attendance of members and visitors, over 200 being present. The six courts were fully occupied during the afternoon, but the wind interfered to a great extent with the play. Afternoon tea and refreshments were handed round bjr the members during the afternoon. The arrangements were excellently carried out under the supervision of Mr J. W. Hall, the Club secretary, and the "At Home" was much enjoyed by one and all.

The Maoris of the Arawa tribe at Sotorua are sending through the Government a handsome and novel illuminated address to Q,ueen Victoria, congratulating her on her Diamond Jubilee. The address, which is a line work of art, was prepared by Mr T. Ryan, the well-known artist, who has suitably engrossed the text and embellished the address with specimens of Maori art in the way of carving. The address is surmounted by mythological figures taken from Maori carvings, and at the foot there is a pretty view of Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island, with a decorated and plumed war canoe in the foreground. The address, which is unique in its way, is in Maori, but a translation, signed by the principal Arawa chiefs, accompanies it. Ihe address was first mooted at the Maori Jubilee meeting at Rotorua in June. Translated it is as follows :— " Rotorua, New Zealand, June 22nd, 1897. —To our Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria (' Kia to matou Tapo^ru Ariki, Ida Kuini Wikitoria'), who has by reason of the power over her arrived at the sixtieth year of her reign on the throne of England : This is a message of loyalty and congratulation from your children, that is the Arawa tribe residing here at RotoruaAt a great meeting here this day the assemblage uttered thoughts "to the end that a memorial or sign (' tohu') should be erected so that our descendants may keep the occasion in remembrance. The Arawa people were steadfast to you in the days of the Maori war, and the tribe continues so to this day. Great is the joy in our hearts that you have been protected by God to this day, and we will pray that you may long live to watch over your peopie. That is all. God save the Queen !" (" Etc Atua tohungia te Kuini!")

A requisition to the JVfayor of Devonport is being extensively signed by the residents of that Borough asking him to convene a public meeting at an early date to consider the question of permitting house drainage on to Cheltenham beach, thereby endangering the salubrity of that favourite resort.

A cabman named Johnson was driving clown ShoKtland-street early this morning when the axle broke, and one of the wheels came off. Johnson was thrown over the dickey and badly cut on the shin bone. Another cabman named Dawson removed him to the Hospital.

For some years past prizes have been offered for the best butter made on the around in connection with the Auckland Agricultural Show, but have never been competed for. This year, however, some of the Ellerslie settlers have entered for the contest, and we have no doubt the same, which takes place at ll a.m. on Saturday, will be watched with interest by the butter:makers ofrthe district. A road race un^cr the auspices of the Auckland Cy^mg Club was held on Saturday aftepwii. The course was from Bishop's/Court, Parnell, to Otahuhu, and 18 jsft^rs competed. D. Hyauiason, the Jimjt man, finished first, with D. Crozier second, and A. Skeates third. Hyauiason's handicap was 6min 45sec. A goodly number of spectators turned out to witness the finish .of the race at Otahuhu.

A shed in Lincoln-street, occupied by Mr Service, painter, and owned by Mr Campbell, was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight, property to the extent of £20 being destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown.

During a two years' visit to England and the Continent Donald Mackintoh, the Australian pigeon shot, now on his return to Melbourne, won .money and trophies of the value of £3,750.

On Wednesday last three of Mr ColwilPs shorthand pupils, Mr Strong, Miss Shortt, and Mr Cullen, obtained the Auckland Shorthand Writers' Association certificates of speed at 100 and 80 words per minute.

The collections and donations in connec tion with the Helping Hand Mission anniversary amounted to £42.

A grand bazaar and art union in aid of the Devonport Convent Schools is to be held in the Devonport Hall this evening and on Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m., and an operatic concert for the same object on Wednesday evening.

On Saturday last the Ferry Company's steamers Eagle and Osprey ran down to Rangitoto, taking down a large number of excursionists who wished to climb- the mountain and the new track. Hunter's Band went over in the afternoon and enlivened the proceedings.

At the Opera House on Tuesday evening next an entirely new and original local drama entitled "The Wellesley-street Murder" will be produced by Mi- Collet Dobson's Dramatic Company. Entirely new scenery has been painted for this production, including a view of Auckland from North Shore, Queen-street illuminated, the exterior of the Public Library, Albert Park, and others. The Company under Mr Dobson is a large and efficient one, most of its members being new to Auckland playgoers. Apart from the sensational interest of the drama it abounds in comic scenes and several songs are introduced so that it should exactly suit the tastes of playgoers on a holiday night.

A grand musical treat is in store for lovers of oratorio in Auckland. During the past seven months Mendelssohn's magnificent dramatic inspiration, "Elijah/ lias been assiduously rehearsed fortnightly under the choirmasters of the city and suburban Wesleyan choirs, and monthly "under the able conductorship of Professor Schmitt, X.C.C.1., who has manifested the keenest interest in his work. The principals are as follow : —Madame Chambers (soprano), Mrs Coates (contralto), Mr J. Ferriday (tenor), and the Rev. A. Mitchell in the name part. Miss Thorpe as mezzosoprano, and Master Muldoon in the boy's part, complete the cast. The chorus is also a powerful one, and comprises many of our leading amateurs. The full strength of chorus and orchestiawill be close upon 300, and the date of the performance has been iixed for Wednesday, November 17th, at the Choral Hall. The demand for tickets has, we understand, been very large, and early application to Messrs Eady and Co., Queen-street, is necessary to secure admission. We are informed that purchasers of tickets Anil have priority of admission up to a quarter to eight on the evening of the concert.

A number of club games were played at the various bowling greens on Saturday afternoon. Mr J. Kirker opened Ids private green in Wallace-street, Ponsonby. Invited guests to the number of 100 were present.

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Ladies' tea gowns, dressing gowns, etc. Charming variety just openecTat Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s.—(Advt.)

Wilson, McCullagh and Co. have just opened a fresh variety of materials for shirt blouses from 6d yard.—(Advt.)

Fibre chamois! The English dressmakers' favourite lining, GOin wide, \lh yard, specially imported by Wilson, Mc" Cullagh and Co.—(Advt.)

Ladies' cycle suitings! Wilson, McCullagh and Co. have just received a new lot of these very favourite goods. The best for wear when on the wheel.--(Advt.)

For new and stylish millinery try Wilson, McCullagh and Co. Hundreds of bonnets and hats at moderate prices to select from —(Advt.)

Linen damasks, Finlay's sheetings, white and grey calicoes, flannelettes and shirtings, lace curtains, etc., imported direct from the manufacturers, just unpacked, at Wilson, McCullagh and Co.'s.— (Advt.)